Fresh fruit intake in pregnancy and the association with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study
Fresh fruit intake has been shown to be associated with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), however, the evidence is limited and the findings are inconsistent. We aimed to assess the association of fresh fruit intake, fruit subgroups based on their glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) values and GDM incidence in Chinese pregnant women. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Xuezhen Zhou, Renjuan Chen, Chunrong Zhong, Jiangyue Wu, Xiating Li, Qian Li, Wenli Cui, Nianhua Yi, Mei Xiao, Heng Yin, Guoping Xiong, Weizhen Han, Liping Hao, Xuefeng Yang, Nianhong Yang Source Type: research
Impact of sarcopenia on clinical outcomes after radical gastrectomy for patients without nutritional risk
This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients without nutritional risk and the association between sarcopenia and postoperative outcomes after radical gastrectomy in these patients.Method: We conducted a study of gastric cancer patients without nutritional risk who underwent gastrectomy from August 2014 to December 2017 in two centers. Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) was used to evaluate the nutritional risk. Patients who with NRS 2002 score (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Bing-Wei Ma, Xi-Yi Chen, Sheng-Dong Fan, Feng-Min Zhang, Dong-Dong Huang, Bo Li, Xian Shen, Cheng-Le Zhuang, Zhen Yu Source Type: research
Hypometabolism as a potential risk factor for overweight and obesity in liver recipients
Recent advances in the treatment of patients who underwent liver transplantation (LT) have resulted in a substantial increase in survival rates. Consequently, long-term complications such as obesity [1], hypertension [2, 3], diabetes [4], dyslipidemia [5], cardiovascular disease [2, 6] and other metabolic disorders have become prevalent. Additionally, excessive body weight gain after the operation is an important risk factor for graft failure and death [7], which highlights the utmost importance to adopt effective strategies to control the exacerbated adiposity. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: D ébora Fernandes Rodrigues, Nayara Mussi Monteze, Gabriela Barbosa Pires Fagundes, Brenda Loise Monteiro, Agnaldo Soares Lima, Maria Isabel Toulson Davisson Correia, Simone de Vasconcelos Generoso, Adaliene Versiani Matos Ferreira Source Type: research
Correlation between DXA and laboratory parameters in normal weight, overweight and obese patients
The number of people affected by obesity is increasing globally [1]. The body mass index (BMI) is widely used for the assessment and quantification of obesity, but it is not useful to evaluate the degree of abdominal obesity, which is a risk factor for cardiometabolic pathologies (e.g. metabolic syndrome, hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus) [2-4]. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a valid technique to assess body composition, able to quantitate whole-body and regional fat mass (FM), lean mass (LM) and bone mineral content (BMC) [5]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maria Pilar Aparisi G ómez, Federico Ponti, Daniele Mercatelli, Chiara Gasperini, Alessandro Napoli, Giuseppe Battista, Stefano Cariani, Giulio Marchesini, Alberto Bazzocchi Source Type: research
Protein malnutrition impairs the immune control of Trichinella spiralis infection
It is known that the immune system is affected by malnutrition causing a higher susceptibility to infections [1]. Malnutrition and gastrointestinal nematode infections are chronic diseases that often co-exist in individuals from developing countries [2]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Cecilia C. Vila, Mar ía P. Saracino, Guido H. Falduto, Marcela A. Calcagno, Stella M. Venturiello, Anabel N. Pallaro, Pablo C. Baldi Source Type: research
Running performance in a timed city run and body composition: a cross-sectional study in over 3000 runners
Running performance depends on physiological and anthropometrical parameters which can both be improved by training. [1,2] (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Fran çois R. Herrmann, Christophe Graf, Véronique L. Karsegard, Julie Mareschal, Najate Achamrah, Marta Delsoglio, Maximilian Schindler, Claude Pichard, Laurence Genton Source Type: research
No association of either fruits or vegetables with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in middle-aged men and women.
It is hypothesized that fruit and vegetable intake is inversely associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD). However, some studies have speculated that fruit intake might be positively associated with NAFLD, due to its fructose content. This might cause consumers to hesitate to eat fruit. We assessed the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and NAFLD. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 23, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ryoko Tajima, Takeshi Kimura, Ayaka Enomoto, Aki Saito, Satomi Kobayashi, Katsunori Masuda, Kaoruko Iida Source Type: research
β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) improves mitochondrial function in myocytes through pathways involving PPARβ/δ and CDK4
Mitochondria are normally regarded as the “power house” of the cell and provide adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for cellular metabolic activity [1]. In addition, mitochondria are implicated in the modulation of skeletal muscle fiber size, metabolism, and function [2]. In particular, increased mitochondrial content and function is closely a ssociated with enhanced oxidative capacity of muscle fibers, leading to improved muscle health and whole-body health and wellbeing [3]. Therefore, the increased mitochondrial content and function may partially contribute to the positive effects of elevated muscle oxidative capacity in d...
Source: Nutrition - October 23, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yinzhao Zhong, Liming Zeng, Jinping Deng, Yehui Duan, Fengna Li Source Type: research
Probiotics and sports: is it a new magic bullet?
In sports field is discussed that athletes may be at risk of several disorders due to an exhaustive training load, exercise intensity, travel, inadequate rest and poor nutrition [1,2]. Strenuous exercise promotes immunodepression, oxidative stress, increased respiratory illness symptoms (URS) and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders [3,4]. Moreover, especially athletes of long distance sports (marathon, triathlon and ultra-endurance), commonly report health issues and endotoxemia [1,5,6]. Thus, there is a growing scientific body looking for strategies, especially in the nutritional supplementation field, to prevent these condit...
Source: Nutrition - October 22, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Geovana SF Leite, Ayane S Resende, Nicholas P West, Antonio H Lancha Source Type: research
Vitamin C for the critically ills: is the evidence strong enough?
Adequate intake of vitamin C is of uttermost importance in humans considering that, similarly to most other mammals, humans lack the L-gulonolactone oxidase required for its production. Adequate plasma levels are therefore dependent on sufficient vitamin C intake and adequate absorption by the intestinal sodium-dependant vitamin C transporter (SVCT1) [1]. As a water-soluble vitamin, it is filtrated in kidney by the glomerulus and is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule. This reabsorption is critical in case of deficiency to minimize renal loss. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 22, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Pascal L. Langlois, Fran çois Lamontage Tags: Review Source Type: research
Long-term ketone body therapy of severe multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD) – A case report
MADD is the most severe disorder of mitochondrial fatty acid ß-oxidation. Treatment of this disorder is difficult since the functional loss of the ETF makes energy supply from fatty acids impossible. Acetyl-CoA, provided by exogenous ketone bodies like NaßHB, is the only treatment option in severe cases. Short-term therapy attempts have shown positive resul ts. There are no reports about long-term application of ketone body salts in patients with severe MADD. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 20, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Tobias Fischer, Ulrike Och, Thorsten Marquardt Source Type: research
Raw orange intake is associated with the higher prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in an adult population
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common public health issue with high prevalence estimates ranging from 25% to 45% [1], and has potentially serious sequelae such as hepatic insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer [2]. In China, the prevalence of NAFLD among adults in the general population is more than 20% and has paralleled the increase in both obesity and type 2 diabetes [3]. Unfortunately, there is no conclusive evidence for any particular treatment approach for NAFLD. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 18, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yang Xia, Zuolin Lu, Min Lu, Mingyue Liu, Li Liu, Ge Meng, Bin Yu, Hongmei Wu, Xue Bao, Yeqing Gu, Hongbin Shi, Honglei Wang, Shaomei Sun, Xing Wang, Ming Zhou, Qiyu Jia, Huiling Xiang, Zhong Sun, Kaijun Niu Source Type: research
Independent and Combined Effects of Handgrip Strength and Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet on Blood Pressure in Chilean Children
Growing evidence indicates that hypertension, which is one of the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, is established in early life [1] and is increasingly becoming a problem in the developed world [2]. The recent global obesity epidemic has led to an increase in hypertension in children [3]. Similarly to adult hypertension, childhood hypertension is typically asymptomatic but is capable of producing pathophysiological changes that promote atherosclerosis [4], and this disease tracks from childhood into adult life [5]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 18, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Eddie Daniel Vegas-Heredia, Omar Fern ández-Vergara, Rodrigo Ceballos-Ceballos, Rodrigo Andrade-Schnettler, Paola Arellano-Ruiz, Robinson Ramírez-Vélez Source Type: research
Body composition measurement by air displacement plethysmography in pregnancy: comparison of predicted versus measured thoracic gas volume
Excess body adiposity has been linked to pregnancy-associated maternal and offspring morbidity [1]. Body composition reflects nutritional status and provides more precise information about the adiposity of the body than the widely used BMI [2]. There is marked inter-individual variation in FM and FFM gain, emphasizing the importance of measuring body composition [3]. Air displacement plethysmography (ADP) is recognized as a valid method to measure adiposity in overweight and obese non-pregnant women [4], and it has also been proposed to be the preferred method for assessing maternal fat mass (FM) during pregnancy [3]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 18, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Outi Pellonper ä, Ella Koivuniemi, Tero Vahlberg, Kati Mokkala, Kristiina Tertti, Tapani Rönnemaa, Kirsi Laitinen Tags: Nutrition Source Type: research
Dietary inflammatory index and parameters of diet quality in normal weight and obese patients undergoing hemodialysis
Protein energy wasting (PEW) is a major concern in hemodialysis patients and associated with increased morbidity and mortality [1, 2]. Wasting originates from an interaction between insufficient dietary intake, inflammation, endocrine disorders, anorexia, oxidative stress, and other disorders. Inadequate dietary intake and inflammation are two major contributors of wasting in hemodialysis [3, 4]. Different oral or intradialytic parenteral nutrition supplementations may be required to the prevention and treatment of PEW in renal patients [5]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - October 18, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Elham Alipoor, Razieh Karimbeiki, Nitin Shivappa, Mehdi Yaseri, James R Hebert, Mohammad Javad Hosseinzadeh-Attar Source Type: research
